… and Humor Month and Fair Housing Month. International Children’s Book day is April 2nd, followed by National Library Week which runs April 3 - 9 and on April 22nd, we mark Earth Day. Of course we cannot forget April 15th – tax day! For those who observe, Ramadan begins April 2nd, Passover begins April 15th, and Easter is April 17th. And we have books related to them all!
As this April newsletter is released, the number of Covid infections is once again increasing in our region. In order to keep our programs going and stay safe, we will postpone many in-person gatherings until May and continue meeting via Zoom. We still hope to celebrate Kathy Fiske’s Art Exhibition in the Mezzanine Gallery with an in-person closing reception at the end of the month. Please check below and visit the website for updates. Wearing a face mask while in the library is encouraged and very much appreciated!
During such a busy month, be sure to take time and notice the birds and flowers that are finally appearing. Perhaps celebrate a little-known holiday, created in the 1980s: National No Housework Day on April 7th?
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Presented by Ann McEntee
Wednesday, April 27, 4:00 PM (EST) online via Zoom Webinar
Co-sponsored by NWPL and the Woodstock Garden Club.
Free & open to everyone!
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Open during regular library hours: March 1 - April 30
Closing Reception Friday, April 29, 4:00 PM (in person, tentative)
Free & open to everyone!
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To celebrate Poetry Month, we invite poets of all ages to add a “leaf” of verse to the tree set up in our foyer.
Blank leaves are available to write down your poetic words – silly or serious, anything you wish… The form might be haiku or limerick, free verse or acrostic – you choose.
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We are excited host four ongoing book discussion groups. Please email programs@normanwilliams.org to register. We’ll keep you updated on meeting location or send the link to join online.
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Monthly on the 2nd Tues at 10:30 AM
Next meeting is April 12
online via Zoom
Not your usual book club – no assignments! Join us to chat about books you're reading, and the books you wanted to read; the stories and the designs; the elements of great writing and more. (MORE INFO)
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Monthly on the 3rd Thurs at 3:30 pm
Next meeting is April 21st
online via Zoom
Explore non-fiction writing about the environment and sustainability with Ben Kogan. The next book we'll discuss is Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things by William McDonough and Michael Braungart. (MORE INFO)
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Monthly on the 4th Tuesday at 6 PM
Next meeting is April 26th
online via Zoom
Enjoy talking about fiction - the plot, the characters, the ending(!)? The Patron Saint of Liars, a novel by Ann Patchett, is our choice for the next discussion led by Donna Steed. (MORE INFO)
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Quarterly on the 1st Wednesday at 1 PM
First meeting is May 4th
in person (tentatively)
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Locations for weekly and monthly programs are scheduled as noted below. Please email programs@normanwilliams.org for information or to register and so we can let you know if there are any changes.
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Ukrainian Egg Decorating - drop-in sessions
Weekly Mondays between 1:00 - 4:00 PM, in person
Create beautiful decorated eggs and celebrate this Ukrainian tradition! If you know the basic techniques, join us around the table to write eggs together. Danelle Sims will set up a workstation and be available for assistance. Come by once or for several sessions. (Appropriate for ages 12 and up.) (MORE INFO)
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Weekly Tuesdays at 5:00 PM - in person
Play chess in the company of fellow enthusiasts! Everyone is welcome: beginners and experts, seniors and youngsters (kids under 11 must be accompanied by an adult). We have a few chess sets available including one recently donated, with a beautiful hand-made board. (MORE INFO)
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Weekly Thursdays at 2:00 PM - online via Zoom
All knitters – beginner to expert – are welcome. We'll knit together, learn together, and provide each other assistance when needed. Plan to bring your current project, knitting questions or problems, or a pattern to share. (MORE INFO)
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Weekly Fridays at 8:30 AM - online via Zoom
Gerry Sandweiss shares her knowledge of Qigong with us weekly on Friday mornings. No matter your physical state of being, Qigong offers a pathway to enhance your quality of life. To read more about Qigong, click here. (MORE INFO)
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Monthly on various Wednesdays at 2:00 PM
Next meeting is March 30th - online via Zoom
Take your doodles to the next level while getting in touch with your Zen. Zentangle is great for everyone, children (12+) and adults, even if you don’t draw! (MORE INFO)
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A gathering of poets & those who love poetry
Monthly on the 2nd Tuesday at 5:30 PM
Next meeting April 12th - online via Zoom
Everyone is welcome to participate – bring a poem of your own or one from a favorite poet to read and share. Or just come and listen. Please email to let us know you are coming! (MORE INFO)
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STORYTIME!
Tuesdays at 10:30 AM - Weekly, in person
Thursdays at 10:30 AM - Weekly, in person
Please email or call a day in advance to let us know you plan to attend. It's a big help! (MORE INFO)
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What’s the Break Out Box?... A great activity for parents and kids, or friends to do together. Each lock on the box is opened by working out the solutions to different puzzles: a combination of colors, directions found on a map, a set of shapes or numbers in a particular order or maybe words hidden with invisible ink! (MORE INFO)
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We welcome donations of books – in good condition – especially now for the big book sale in June on the green that benefits both Bookstock and NWPL. You can drop books off during open hours. If you have multiple cartons, please call 802-457-2295 and we'll meet you at the back door. Many thanks!
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With Kanopy Streaming Services you can watch up to five full-length movies each month - free to NWPL library card holders. Choose from films selected for Black History Month, Indie Cinema, Classics, Comedy, Romance, SciFi, Fantasy, and much more.
Click here or on the image to sign up online. Or give us a call for assistance.
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During this pandemic, we are all facing different kinds of stress. COVID Support VT offers workshops about health issues, job loss, anxiety and a wide variety of other topics.
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